WEEKEND HYPE — What’s Worth Doing in FoCo
Short & grounded local picks to make your weekend count.
📍 Family-Forward
Winter Bike to Work Day at FCMoD (Fri, Feb 13)
The Gist: Grab a snack and spin-the-wheel prizes while biking with the community.
Why It Matters: A playful way to start your weekend, meet neighbors, and support local active living.
🍸 Adults / Nightlife
Live Music at Magic Rat (Fri & Sat)
The Gist: Ruby Stew is playing Friday evening; d’Lovelies returns Saturday night.
Why It Matters: Easy dinner-and-music stop for date night or laid-back weekend vibes.
🆓 Free / Low-Cost
Thai Taste Truck at Gilded Goat (Fri, Feb 13)
The Gist: Authentic Thai dishes parked beside local brews all day.
Why It Matters: No cover, tasty food, and relaxed patio energy.
🎯 Wildcard
30 Years of Dance at The Lincoln Center (Fri–Sat)
The Gist: A milestone performance celebrating three decades of High Performance Dance Theatre.
Why It Matters: Rich local arts moment that’s unique to FoCo’s cultural scene this weekend.
More details below!
🔑 THIS WEEK IN FOCO (TOP 3)
Must-Do: Lincoln Center’s 30 Years of Dance honors 30 seasons of local performance art.
Useful Update: Maxline Brewing has food trucks both Sat and Sun — great outdoor lunch/dinner options.
Feel-Good Win: Community-oriented events like Winter Bike to Work Day bring neighbors together.
Which FoCo weekend vibe are you aiming for?
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THE PULSE — Around Town & Outside
Thai Taste Truck lands at Gilded Goat Fri (all day). Go early for best pairing with local brews.
https://www.gildedgoatbrewing.com/midtown-events/2025/11/8/thai-taste-truck
Breckenridge Brewery has special events this weekend including a Galentine’s floral workshop Fri & live music Sat.
https://www.breckbrew.com/events/bonsai-brews-w-bath-garden/
Maxline Brewing food trucks Sat/Sun keep outdoor eats local and casual.
https://maxlinebrewing.com/events/categories/food-trucks/
Magic Rat offers evening tunes Fri–Sun — ideal for after-work wind downs.
https://www.theelizabethcolorado.com/dine/magic-rat-live-music/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=Yext
RESTAURANT & BREWERY SPOTLIGHT
Gilded Goat Brewing Company — Midtown
Great for approachable brews and local eats, pairing food trucks like Thai Taste Truck with seasonal pours. Solid choice for a Friday lunch or laid-back weekend stop.
https://www.gildedgoatbrewing.com/
Breckenridge Brewery Fort Collins — Old Town
Reliable neighborhood brewery with evolving events (workshops, live music) that make it more than a pint stop — it’s social. Worth it if you’re easing into weekend plans.
https://www.breckbrew.com/
✈️ QUICK ESCAPES — Cheapest Flights from DIA
Fast picks for a spontaneous Valentine’s weekend escape from DEN.
1) Las Vegas (LAS)
Airline: Frontier / Southwest (varies)
Round-trip: ~$60–$90
Depart: Fri evening / Sat morning
Why this hits this weekend: shows, food, and zero planning stress.
2) Phoenix (PHX)
Airline: Frontier / United
Round-trip: ~$75–$110
Depart: Fri evening / Sat morning
Why this hits this weekend: warm weather + easy resort or downtown stay.
🌍 Cheapest international quick hop
Cancún (CUN)
Airline: United / American (1 stop typical)
Round-trip: ~$220–$320
Depart: Fri morning / Sat morning
Why this hits this weekend: easiest true beach escape from Denver on short notice.
SPOTLIGHT STORY — FoCo Stage & Dance Culture
30 Years of Dance at The Lincoln Center marks a milestone moment for Fort Collins’ performing arts landscape. The show runs Feb 13–14 and curates highlights from three decades of work by High Performance Dance Theatre — a community staple that has both trained local dancers and brought contemporary movement to Northern Colorado.
For longtime residents and culture lovers alike, this performance is more than choreography; it charts the city’s creative evolution. Dance lovers, parents bringing teens, and anyone curious about FoCo’s artistic roots will find something memorable here. The Lincoln Center itself is a downtown anchor, hosting Broadway, concerts, and community gatherings year-round — and this weekend’s performance feels like a celebration of that legacy.
REAL ESTATE CORNER — Fort Collins Market Snapshot
149 Sylvan Ct, Fort Collins, CO 80521
2,526 sq ft | 5 Beds | 3 Baths
Highlight: COVETED OLD TOWN LOCATION NEAR CITY PARK. Close to CSU. Offset your student's housing with rental income. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths. Separate living spaces are perfect for maximal rental return. This amazing Old Town home is just 1 block off Mountain Ave on huge corner, legal double lot w/plenty of off-street parking. Your guests/family/students will enjoy a separate 2 bd basement apartment w/full kitchen & bath. The extra lot is perfect for an ADU or shop! Experience the historic charm of this classic home. Enjoy morning coffee on the 4-season enclosed porch w/portable gas fireplace.
🔗 View on ZillowIf interested, please contact Patricia Phillips 9702221928 from Group Mulberry
909 Campfire Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80524
2,779 q ft | 4 Beds | 4 Baths
Highlight: Welcome to 909 Campfire Dr., where cozy charm meets contemporary style! This delightful half-duplex features an inviting open-concept living area that seamlessly blends the kitchen, dining, and living spaces, creating an ideal setting for entertaining friends or enjoying quiet family moments. The main floor office offers convenience and comfort. Close to the community park, this home is designed for both relaxation and recreation.
🔗 View on ZillowIf interested, please contact Kennan Razey 9704121210 from Group Mulberry
1705 Heatheridge Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80526
576 sq ft | 1 Beds | 1 Baths
Highlight: Lakefront! Super location! Step out the front door to the lake and a few more steps to the pool and clubhouse Nice ground floor unit offers the highly desired open concept floor plan with breakfast bar. Updated kitchen, bathroom and flooring. Large bedroom has two closets, two windows and offers flexibility for a bedroom and home office or two beds. View the lake from the living room and dining area.
🔗 View on ZillowIf interested, please contact Kellen Harmon 9706918429 from Home Savings Realty
WEEKEND PLANNER — Full Event Details
👨👩👧 Family-Friendly
Winter Bike to Work Day — Fri, Feb 13
Cherry & Mason intersection setup, fun prizes, snacks. Casual way to kick off your weekend mobility.
WEEKEND PLANNER — Full Event Details
🍸 Adults & Nightlife
Live Music at Magic Rat — Fri/Sat (Feb 13–14)
Ruby Stew (Fri), d’Lovelies (Sat) — dinner + tunes.
WEEKEND PLANNER — Full Event Details
🆓 Free & Low-Cost Picks
Thai Taste Truck at Gilded Goat — Fri, Feb 13
Street-style Thai food with local brews all day.
💛 FEEL-GOOD FOCO — Good News
Fort Collins celebrates its community favorites! The 2025 Best of Fort Collins Community’s Choice Awards winners were recently revealed, highlighting the local businesses and organizations that residents love most. What makes this especially uplifting is that the winners were entirely community-driven — nominated and voted on by FoCo locals across more than 100 categories, from dining and entertainment to services and pets. Folks turned out to support their favorites, reinforcing the idea that Fort Collins residents know and appreciate the places and services that make this city feel like home.
Whether it’s your regular go-to dinner spot, a trusted pet service, or that bar where you meet neighbors, these winners reflect real appreciation from the people who live here — not a tourism board’s pickbook. It’s a neat reminder that, in Fort Collins, community pride isn’t just in the places we love, but in how we show up for them.
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🐾PET CORNER — Adoptable Sweetheart (via NOCO Humane)
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😂 HUMOR BREAK — Meme / Video of the Week
Let’s get some smiles in!
THE WRAP-UP
Weekend plans don’t need to be complicated — a mix of arts, outdoor social, and easy brews keeps Fort Collins weekends both fun and grounded.
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